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Who is known for advocating the concept of popular sovereignty in American government?
Who is known for advocating the concept of popular sovereignty in American government?
Which legislation aimed to protect voting rights and was passed in 1965?
Which legislation aimed to protect voting rights and was passed in 1965?
Which principle refers to the idea that governmental power should be divided among different branches to prevent abuse of power?
Which principle refers to the idea that governmental power should be divided among different branches to prevent abuse of power?
Who wrote about the concept of the 'social contract,' individual rights, the right to revolt, and its importance in the formation of government?
Who wrote about the concept of the 'social contract,' individual rights, the right to revolt, and its importance in the formation of government?
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What was a key disagreement between Federalists and Anti-Federalists regarding the US Constitution?
What was a key disagreement between Federalists and Anti-Federalists regarding the US Constitution?
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Which legislation aimed to end segregation in public places and ban employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin?
Which legislation aimed to end segregation in public places and ban employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin?
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Who among the philosophers listed is known for his theory on the separation of powers in government to prevent tyranny?
Who among the philosophers listed is known for his theory on the separation of powers in government to prevent tyranny?
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Which principle asserts that the authority of a government is created and sustained by the consent of its people?
Which principle asserts that the authority of a government is created and sustained by the consent of its people?
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What type of powers are those specifically granted to the federal government by the US Constitution?
What type of powers are those specifically granted to the federal government by the US Constitution?
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In terms of ratifying the US Constitution, how many states needed to adopt it for it to become effective?
In terms of ratifying the US Constitution, how many states needed to adopt it for it to become effective?
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